247-22-000573-ZC, 247-22-000574-PA; Last Ranch, LLC - Comprehensive Plan Amendment & Zone Change

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Proposal Summary

The applicant requests approval of a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the designation of the properties from Agricultural (AG) to Rural Industrial (RI) and a corresponding Zone Change to rezone the properties from Exclusive Farm Use (EFU) to Rural Industrial (RI).

Location

Map and Tax Lot Numbers & Addresses:

  • 161226B000101 - 65110 N HWY 97, BEND, OR 97701
  • 161226B000700 - 64994 DESCHUTES MARKET RD, BEND, OR 97701
  • 161226B000800 - 64975 DESCHUTES PLEASANT RIDGE RD, BEND, OR 97701

Proposal Status

The applications were received by the Planning Division on July 13, 2022. A public hearing was conducted by a Deschutes County Hearings Officer on March 21, 2023. In June 2023, the Hearings Officer's recommended denial of the applicant's request  unless the Applicant demonstrates the requested Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Zone Change are consistent with Statewide Planning Goal 5. 

The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) conducted a second hearing on June 12, 2024 and established the following written record open period:

  • New Evidence & Testimony - Deadline: Wednesday, August 14 at 4pm
  • Rebuttal Evidence & Testimony -  Deadline: Wednesday, September 4 at 4pm
  • Final Argument (Applicant Only) - Deadline: Wednesday, September 18 at 4pm

All submittals should be directed to Anthony Raguine (anthony.raguine@deschutes.org).

Once the record is closed, the BOCC will set a date to start their deliberations, which will be published here and www.deschutes.org/meetings.

Staff Contact

Anthony Raguine, Principal Planner
Email:  anthony.raguine@deschutes.org
Phone: (541) 617-4739